1Department of Plant Physiology, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India
2Department of Agronomy, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India
3Department of Extension, Dr. PDKV, Akola, India
*Corresponding author: amitagcrewa@rediffmail.com
Online published on 4 November, 2016.
An experiment were conducted in rabi season during 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 to find out the effect of cereal crops (Wheat, Oat, Barley) and cutting schedule on forage and grain yield. The study revealed the maximum chlorophyll accumulation in Barley and wheat during the initial stage at 95 DAS and wheat and barley during the reproductive stage at 30 DAS. Cutting at 50 DAS is proved beneficial on chlorophyll accumulation. Photosynthetic rate was maximum in wheat at 90 DAS. However cutting did not affect photosynthesis rate stomatal conductance and transpiration rate. Barley gave maximum fodder yield (fresh/day). Cutting at 50 DAS was beneficial in producing maximum forage yield without sacrificing grain yield of cereal crops.
• 1Barely recorded the average maximum LAI and LAD in crops whereas cutting at 50 DAS among cutting management systems found maximum LAI and LAD.
Wheat, Oat, Barleyleaf area index and leaf area duration
